Generator question
Since we are new to the travel trailer world we never needed a generator with our pop-up, but think of one for the trailer. What is the wattage I would need to charge my battery? We don't do a lot of...
Forum Discussion
Downloadable spreadsheet calculator for solar, power use, and battery sizing
You really need to calculate your power usage before sizing anything 12v electrical for your TT. From those numbers you can choose amount of battery storage and what charging methods are best for your situation.
FWIW, I have 235 W of solar panel and it takes care of all my needs except air conditioning and microwave. It also runs my 120V dorm fridge when away from shore power. I use a 1000 W Xantrex inverter and that handles all of my 120 V needs.
Replacing incandescent (standard) interior lighting over to LED lighting is one of the best modifications you can do to save power, they operate at 1/5 the draw of typical incandescents.
You really need to calculate your power usage before sizing anything 12v electrical for your TT. From those numbers you can choose amount of battery storage and what charging methods are best for your situation.
FWIW, I have 235 W of solar panel and it takes care of all my needs except air conditioning and microwave. It also runs my 120V dorm fridge when away from shore power. I use a 1000 W Xantrex inverter and that handles all of my 120 V needs.
Replacing incandescent (standard) interior lighting over to LED lighting is one of the best modifications you can do to save power, they operate at 1/5 the draw of typical incandescents.
